The Southside Centre has been undergoing a revamp and is due to open in the summer. The youth hub will be available in June, then an official opening is scheduled for 1st July - allowing everyone to come and find out about the opening hours and programmes that will be running from the centre. On 17th September there will be a high profile launch.

The youth work has continued even without the building, with staff doing outreach work in Twerton, Whiteway and Southdown. They will be organising barbecues, football in Rosewarn Field and other activities that the young people want to do. Young people who need support or who want to find out more, can phone Jenny on 07875 488718.

Joe, 26/04/11

A team of young people have created a sensory walk for residents of the RNID Centre at Watery Lane, Twerton. The project was officially opened today by Bath MP Don Foster, who said that their efforts will bring years of pleasure to residents at the RNID.

The walk consists of a path with a bark chipping surface, which winds its way through a wooded area of the RNID Centre. There are interesting wooden sculptures to examine along the way. The work, which was all done with hand tools, had to be completed in about one week.

The project was part of a 12 week development course for young people provided by Hedley Hall, Denmark Road. The teenagers had to plan and raise funds for the project before undertaking the physical work. A special wooden post bearing the names of the team members was unveiled, and the RNID awarded each young person with a certificate thanking them for their efforts.

Joe, 20/04/11

A fun day was organised today by the workers and volunteers at Bath City Farm in cojunction with Bath Area Play Project. The farm ran the easter egg hunt and allowed people to see the chickens hatching in their incubator, while Bath Area Play Project arranged other activities for children and families. The big attraction was a colourful inflatable slide.

The barbecue was supplied with meat donated by Tesco at Englishcombe Lane and the Co-op and Jones the Butcher at Mount Road. So the barbecue was made free for the children. Some of the children helped to prepare the food. Bath Area Play Project are interested in setting up some community play forums with local parents to increase play opportunities in this area.

Joe, 20/04/11

Bath City Farm

On Wednesday 20th April there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at Bath City Farm from 1.30pm to 2.30pm, as well as a Mini Playday run by Bath Area Play Project from 12 noon to 3pm.

Bath City Farm is running a sustainable horticulture project that will involve people who have experienced mental distress, in growing food, learning how to cook it and sell it in a new farm shop. To get involved telephone Sarah Neale on 01225 481269.

Time Bank

The Time Bank at 86 Twerton High Street is now able to offer chess lessons, didgeridoo lessons and conversational Spanish lessons. Find out more about the Time Bank and what it has to offer at: www.timebankplus.co.uk.

Healthy Living Week

Healthy Living Week will stretch from 24th of May until 2nd June this year, with lots of healthy activities taking place at venues around Twerton, Whiteway and Southdown. Activities will include Circus Workshops, Healthy Walks, Play Sessions, Knit and Natter, Healthy Cooking, Family Farm Day and more. To see the full programme click here.

Joe, 16/04/11

The White Horse Pub at Shophouse Road has been named CAMRA Bath and Borders Pub of the year 2011! The award will be presented in May. Last year Bath MP Don Foster presented the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group Certificate of Excellence to The White Horse as part of British Pub Week.

The White Horse will be celebrating the Royal Wedding with a British Beer & Banger Festival from 28th April to 2nd May. There will be hand-made sausages, plus beers such as London Glory, Spitfire, Abbot Ale, Old Peculiar and many others.

The photo is of Amy and Susie who served behind the bar at The White Horse during the fire walking activity in 2010.

Joe, 15/04/11